Page-19 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

NMC’s Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of Registered Doctors

August 14, 2023

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently released comprehensive guidelines for the professional conduct of registered doctors in modern medicine. These guidelines cover various aspects of medical practice, including the use of social media, prescription practices, treatment refusal, continuous professional ..

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Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) Illegal Payments Case

August 14, 2023

Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), a Kochi-based export-oriented mineral sand processing company, has been embroiled in a political storm following an Income Tax Department report. The report accuses CMRL’s managing director, Sasidharan Kartha, of making illegal payments to politicians, ..

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Pakistani Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Named Caretaker Premier

August 14, 2023

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s surprise decision to dissolve the country’s Parliament, with just three days remaining before the completion of its five-year term, has led to the appointment of Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as the caretaker premier. Kakar, a relatively ..

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India Overhauls Criminal Laws

August 14, 2023

India is poised for a substantial legal transformation as key legislations are set to be replaced to align its criminal justice system with evolving societal values. The proposed reforms include the replacement of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 with ..

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What is Chhaupadi – The ‘Period Hut’ Ritual Of Nepal?

August 13, 2023

A 16-year-old girl from Nepal recently died tragically after being banished to a “period hut” as part of the ancient practice of chhaupadi, which considers women and girls unclean and untouchable during menstruation. The girl reportedly died from a snake ..

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Hawaiian Island of Maui Devastated by Wildfires

August 12, 2023

Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have left a landscape of destruction, with at least 100 reported deaths and numerous survivors recounting tales of narrowly escaping the flames. The fires caught the island by surprise, destroying over 1,000 structures, ..

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Hai Yang 24 Hao: Chinese Warship’s Colombo Visit Raises Diplomatic Queries

August 12, 2023

A Chinese naval vessel, ‘Hai Yang 24 Hao,’ arrived in Colombo Port on August 10 for a formal visit, scheduled to dock until August 12. This visit comes a year after a similar event strained Indo-Lanka relations due to diplomatic ..

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India Clinches Victory in Thrilling Asian Champions Trophy Final

August 12, 2023

In a captivating final match of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai. India triumphed over Malaysia with a 4-3 scoreline. The Indian team displayed a remarkable comeback, with Harmanpreet Singh and Gurjant Singh scoring quick ..

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19 Member Committee Formed under Shri MC Pant to Revise NCERT Textbooks

August 12, 2023

NCERT has established a 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC), chaired by NIEPA chancellor MC Pant, to revise textbooks for classes 3 to 12. Members include Sudha Murthy, Shankar Mahadevan, Sanjeev Sanyal, and others. The committee aims ..

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Pakistan’s Caretaker Government Prepares for Election Amid Uncertainty

August 12, 2023

Following the dissolution of Pakistan’s lower house of parliament by President Arif Alvi, a new caretaker prime minister has been appointed in preparation for a general election under neutral administration. Senator Anwar ul-Haq Kakar of the Balochistan Awami Party has ..

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